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Strolling around Poznan

Goats at Kolegiacki Squere

It is an important centre of science, culture, industry, trade

and transportation hub of international importance.

Poznan, the capital of

Wielkopolska is one of the

biggest cities of our

country.

Coat of arms of our

city

Seal with the coat

of arms

Cathedral

The Cathedal is situated on

the Ostrów Tumski.

The history of Poland

began here.

Here lie the first Polish

rulers: Mieszko I Bolesław

Chrobry and their

successors

City Hall was rebuilt

several times. The photo

you see here is the

Renaissance erected Jan

Baptysta Quadro.

Old Town

At the central turret facade is the famous clock with billy goats, ramming each other every noon.

Billy goats look down at the city

Old TownIt is the center of the old city. Marketplace

since XIII century.

Four fountains adorn the Old Market

Proserpine's Fountain

Poseidon's Fountain

Apollo's Fountain

Mars' Fountain

Old Town

Bamberka, medieval

well, right next to the

City Hall. Działyński Palace,

crowned with the pelican's

figure.

Parish ChurchParish Church is one of the most beautiful baroque churches.

Parish Church after the renovation

Parish Church Pipe Organs

Emperor's CastleIt was built as the residence for Emperor Wilhelm II

Today it is the Cultural Centre "The Castle".

Grand Theater

On top of the theater Pegasus statue is visible from afar .

Lion's statues on the facade symbolize the Lyrics and

Drama.

Polish Thater

University Hall -

Poznan Philharmonic

Here are held concerts of classical music and

academic ceremonies

National MuseumIt houses valuable collections of art and painting.

It also holds major temporary exhibitions.

Raczynski LibraryIt is one of the oldest public libraries in Poland. Founded by Edward

Raczynski

Palm House

One of the biggest in Europe, Palm House is located in Wilson Park.

You can see here lemons and bananas ripening on the tree, beautiful orchids, blooming cacti, and many others.

At the end you one can admire exotic fish in giant aquariums.

Botanic GardenPlace of relax for locals of Poznań.

It combines academic institution and public park.

Early spring in Botanic Garden

Poznań International FairIt is one of the oldest of its kind in Europe, with exhibition area close to the city centre, right next to the Central Station.

ZOOPoznań is the only city in

Poland to have two Zoos.

Old Zoo is worth seeing,

for the animals and antique

pavilions. New Zoo is a spacious park

space with modern grounds

Malta

Grounds around Malta Lake are popular with

hikers and cyclists.

Malta Lake is an

artificial lake created

during the Second

World War. Considered

to be the best in the

world, rowing tracks

host many international

competitions.

CitadelPowerful Winiary fort was built by the Germans on a hill north of the Old City. It was the main link in the fortress guarding

Poznań.

Today survive only remnants of forts and park space occupies the area. You can

visit the Museum of the History of Citadel and open-air exhibition of military

equipment. There are also cemeteries of soldiers from the First and Second

World War.

City Hall

Old photos of

Poznań

Grand Theater

Central

Station

Poznań

Emperor's Castle

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We invite You to visit Poznań